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Market data, mortgage rate movement, housing policy, and property news from across the country and here at home in Collier and Lee counties. Anything that affects what a home in Naples, Bonita Springs, or Estero is worth, and what it costs to own one, is worth understanding before it shows up in your closing statement or your tax bill.
David Conroy rejoins NAR as first-ever chief data officer

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) continues to shake up its executive team. On Friday, the firm announced the appointment of its first-ever Chief Data Officer David Conroy. In addition to serving at CDO, Conroy will also serve as the senior vice president of strategy and innovation. The tr
Read More7 Mistakes Most People Make When Winterizing Their Yard

Temperatures are dropping fast. In fact, a fierce cold snap is in the forecast for the central and eastern U.S. starting around Nov. 8, forecasters warn. It's officially starting to feel like winter, but what happens when yardwork still beckons? If you're a homeowner, it can be a real pain to bundle
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While city life has its advantages, and suburban communities offer plenty of perks, more and more homebuyers are seeking a much slower—and more serene—way of life, moving off the grid in order to embrace a sustainable lifestyle. Some with a passion for doomsday prepping seek this kind of remote real
Read More Delaware Is Holding Steady in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Meyer Keep the Momentum?

Delaware’s housing market continues to chart a middle path between affordability and demand. The state earned a C+ on the Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card , part of the Let America Build campaign measuring how well each state balances home prices with new construction. President Donal
Read More“Built on cash”: How developers survive the squeeze in Miami

Real estate industry experts pushed back on the theory that a bubble is forming in Miami that’s about to burst. “This market is built on cash,” said market analyst Ana Bozovic, founder of Analytics Miami, at The Real Deal’s Miami Real Estate Forum. Bozovic spoke on a panel about how developers can s
Read MoreMortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $424,200 Home at a 6.22% Rate

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan increased to 6.22%, up from 6.17% last week. So how does this affect your monthly mortgage payment? And what does this mean for homebuyers? Here’s the monthly cost of purchasing a typical home today, according to the Realtor.com® mortgage calculator.
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Tesla founder Elon Musk is on track to become the first trillionaire in history after his company's shareholders approved a groundbreaking $1 trillion pay package for the CEO—who is already the richest person on the planet. The historic rewards program was first proposed by the board of Musk's Texas
Read More Top brokers Margit Brandt, Danny Hertzberg and Dawn McKenna describe the journey to $100M deals

Success was never a guarantee, and it didn’t happen overnight, but Miami’s market is ripe for brokers seeking momentum. That was the consensus among Danny Hertzberg, Margit Brandt and Dawn McKenna, some of Florida’s top brokers in conversation at The Real Deal’s Miami Real Estate Forum 2025 on Thur
Read MoreA Weather Icon Says Goodbye: Farmers’ Almanac Publishes Its Final Edition

After 208 years, the publication loved by homeowners, gardners, and of course, farmers, has announced it has published its last edition. Farmers' Almanac announced Thursday that its 2026 edition, which is already available, will be its last. The beloved publication that predicted weather patterns n
Read MoreA Free Home Worth Millions? It’s a Real Thing on Nantucket During ‘House Moving’ Season

The owners of a stunning five-bedroom Nantucket, MA, home worth $5 million want to give it away for free. The catch? You have to move it off their property in the next 180 days. It's being done during what's known as "house moving" season, which runs from Sept. 15 to June 15—a common practice on the
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Fed up with sky-high home prices and the surging cost of living, New York City dwellers are increasingly searching beyond the five boroughs for a new place to settle—although most are not venturing far. To identify these would-be homebuyers' top relocation destinations, economists at Realtor.com®
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Modern mansions often provide all the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood movie set—but one extraordinary Georgia residence goes beyond the mere illusion of A-list allure, offering an incredible film legacy in addition to rare architectural renown. The property, which is located in Atlanta and is on th
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The specially configured aircraft was depicted on an assembly line in France, with its fuselage sections, wings and landing gear now all attached.
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A historic midcentury modern time capsule home that sits on a prime piece of lakefront land in Illinois is desperately seeking a new steward who will usher the architectural gem into the modern era—and save it from near-certain demolition. The property, which is perched on the edge of Lake Michigan,
Read More Travelers' demand for more unique experiences fuels lifestyle hotel boom in Asia

Lifestyle hotels in Asia-Pacific are set to grow 34% by 2027 — driven by demand for unique, experience-led travel and rising investor interest.
Read More3 Years After Their Deaths, Someone Is Still Paying These Homeowners’ Bills

When relatives in Michigan unlocked the door to their late parents’ home three years after the couple’s deaths, they expected dust, debt, and silence. Instead, they found something stranger: The lights were on and the property taxes were current—even though no one in the family had paid a dime. The
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Olivia Barash, an actress in "Little House on the Prairie," is facing eviction from her Los Angeles apartment after suffering from a spate of health issues that have left her "bedridden"—while the government shutdown has deprived her of her SNAP benefits. The 60-year-old actress, who boasts dozens o
Read More FAA flight cuts squeeze freight capacity in peak shipping season

FAA’s flight reductions at major airports will strain capacity for time-sensitive shipments like pharmaceuticals, electronics and perishables.
Read MoreMapped: Average Hourly Wage by State and How Much Home You Can Afford

Homebuyers’ earning power plays a major role in what they can afford—and depending on the region of the country they live in, the amount they make will factor into how much home they can buy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics compiled the average hourly earnings by state—figures that directly infl
Read MoreFlorida housing market slows as listings rise and sales drop

Florida’s single-family housing market revealed a striking disconnect in early November 2025, with homes taking a median 98 days to sell, 21 days longer than the national median of 77 days, even as market conditions shifted decisively in favor of buyers. The state’s housing inventory reached 97,224
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